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TGI FRIDAY'S

4200 NW 21 ST, CONC D-36, Miami FL 33122 · 305.869.1461

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats154
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333153
Grade history
OCT 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over cases of raw bacon.
High priority/08A-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed sauce cups to dispense sauces. Manager replaced it with scoops with handles
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the non working hot unit
Basic/40-06-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the kitchen reach in freezer, ice cream freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the inside bar.
Basic/29-17-4
The state's own report →
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside bar kitchen floor tiles in disrepair
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside bar kitchen floor tiles in disrepair Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing in the kitchen area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed light cover missing in the kitchen area Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath flat grill soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed underneath flat grill soiled Time Extended
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed inside bar area dishwasher machine 0 ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-49-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Coleslaw (56 F - Cold Holding) inside of the kitchen reach in cooler according to manager since this morning.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (56 F - Cold Holding) inside of the kitchen reach in cooler according to manager since this morning.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handle use as scoop sauces
Basic/14-01-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside dessert reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside bar kitchen floor tiles in disrepair
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the ice cream reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing in the kitchen area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath flat grill soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager stored eggs on a reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in the kitchen
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled, oven holder soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed dessert cooler shelves with rust.
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in the inside bar.
Basic/29-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed prep area hand washing sink faucet leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair Time Extended
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide any employee training provided for any employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside bar.
Basic/16-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed fealty in cooler floor soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dessert cooler soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled kitchen, back area.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside bar hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Feb 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Walk in cooler, walk in freezer floor soiled. Time Extended
Feb 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired on 09/15/21
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Feb 2, 2024 · Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the bar walk in cooler floor . Employee stored case on the shelf Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Feb 2, 2024 · Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Feb 2, 2024 · Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink got removed because of a leak, waiting for a new mop s.
Basic/29-27-4/Return visit Feb 2, 2024 · No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink got removed because of a leak, waiting for a new mop sink. Time Extended
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Return visit Feb 2, 2024 · Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager replaced sanitizer container.
High priority/22-47-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside bar hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired on 09/15/21
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the bar walk in cooler floor. Employee stored case on the shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink got removed because of a leak, waiting for a new mop s.
Basic/29-27-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain draining very slowly under prep sink located next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/29-19-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar.
Basic/29-17-4
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside of the walk in cooler floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the office.
Basic/38-07-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.